Protecting Arlington Office Towers, Condominiums, Hotels & Historic Buildings
Commercial Building Restoration Experts Serving Arlington, VA
Arlington’s skyline is concentrated along its Metro corridors, from the towers of Rosslyn and Crystal City to Ballston, Clarendon and Pentagon City, and those buildings take the full force of mid-Atlantic weather. Summer heat and humidity age sealants quickly, thunderstorms and nor’easters drive rain sideways into upper floors, and winters bring enough freezing and thawing to crack precast and open joints. Many towers built from the 1970s onward now have original sealants and panel joints at the end of their service life. Small failures left alone turn into leaks and costly interior repairs.
Presto Restoration is a nationwide commercial contractor with more than 25 years of experience restoring and waterproofing high-rise buildings, parking structures and historic properties. In Arlington, our crews work on office towers and headquarters, condominium and apartment high-rises, hotels, hospitals and historic garden apartment communities across the county. We use proven sealant systems, breathable coatings and our own restoration products to repair weather damage and protect your building.
OUR BUILDING RESTORATION & WATERPROOFING SERVICES IN ARLINGTON, VA
Exterior restoration, waterproofing and building envelope consulting for commercial and residential properties across Arlington County.
Wind-driven rain, heavy storms and freeze-thaw test every Arlington building envelope. We seal curtain walls, expansion joints, window perimeters, terraces and balconies with systems built for high-rise exposure.
From precast office towers in Rosslyn and Crystal City to glass condominiums and brick garden apartments, Arlington facades wear down under weather and age. We replace sealants, repair precast and stone, repoint brick, refinish metal and restore glass.
Most Arlington towers sit on multi-level garages that take heavy traffic, storm water and winter salt. We rebuild damaged concrete, replace leaking joints and install traffic membranes that keep water out of the slab and away from the spaces below.
Rooftop equipment, amenity decks, summer heat and heavy storms all age Arlington roofs. Many can be restored with seam and flashing repairs, better drainage and a reflective silicone or elastomeric coating instead of a tear-off.
Arlington’s historic buildings include 1930s garden apartment communities such as Colonial Village and Buckingham and early brick buildings in Clarendon and Cherrydale. We preserve them with matched mortars, gentle cleaning and skilled brick and stone repair.
Water can travel inside an Arlington high-rise and surface floors away from where it entered. We trace each leak to its source with controlled water testing, infrared imaging, moisture surveys, rope access inspection and hands-on investigation.
Why Arlington Property Owners Trust Presto Restoration
For more than 25 years, Presto Restoration has protected commercial buildings nationwide, and in Arlington we combine that experience with high-rise access skills and care for residents, tenants and busy plazas.
Our Local Arlington, VA Support Network
Caring for buildings across Arlington County takes local support. To cover everything from major restoration to routine upkeep, Presto works alongside a network of Arlington-area service companies.
For routine upkeep and everyday facility support, owners can also contact our sister companies:
Building Restoration Arlington: Structural repairs and exterior upkeep for buildings throughout Arlington.
Building Maintenance Arlington: Preventive maintenance that keeps your Arlington property performing.
Building Services Arlington: Complete day-to-day commercial building support across the Arlington market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Building Restoration in Arlington, VA
What types of buildings does Presto restore in Arlington?
We restore office towers and headquarters, condominium and apartment high-rises, hotels, hospitals, mixed-use buildings, parking garages and historic buildings. Materials include precast, brick, stone, concrete, EIFS, metal panels, curtain wall glass and roofing.
How does Arlington’s climate affect commercial buildings?
Humid summers and heavy storms age sealants and drive rain into upper floors, freeze-thaw winters crack masonry and precast, and road salt attacks garage concrete.
How long does a building restoration project take in Arlington?
A sealant replacement may take a few weeks, while a full facade restoration on a tower can take several months. Most exterior work happens from early spring through late fall, phased so residents and tenants can stay.
Does Presto handle permits in Arlington?
Yes. We work with Arlington County’s inspection services when permits are required, coordinate through general contractors on larger jobs and welcome owners who pull their own permits. Every project is covered by Presto’s nationwide general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
What is the difference between building restoration and building maintenance?
Maintenance covers routine cleaning and touch-ups. Restoration fixes what has failed, such as worn sealants, cracked precast and damaged concrete, so the building stops letting water in.
How do I know if my Arlington building needs restoration?
Watch for split or missing sealant, stained or cracked precast, rust streaks and water stains inside after storms, especially on upper floors. Call us or request a quote, and our team will respond to help you plan the next step.
Seeing wear on your Arlington building after another season of storms? Tell us what you are noticing, and our team will respond to help you find the right solution.
Call us today at 1-800-785-9927 or click Request A Quote.